The move is part of an overall rolling policy and procedural review to ensure that the newly elected Council has a solid and structured platform of governance in place.

Council Administrator, Garry Payne said, one issue that I am sure will meet with a great deal of community interest is the number of Councillors on Council.

"For a long time now I have watched Councils with a smaller number of elected representatives and I believe they work well together and deliver better outcomes for their communities," Mr Payne said.

"I have raised this issue at a number of recent community meetings and there seems to be general support for a reduction in numbers.

"This is something that we won't be rushing into. Extensive community consultation will occur before any final decision is taken.

"Whether the Local Government Area should be divided into wards is an allied question.

"I have asked the General Manager to prepare a report on the issue as part of the overall governance review," Mr Payne said.